Smith County experiences low turnout in recent election
By Shawn LarsonETX Bell It has been said that in a news desert like the area that the Bell is beginning to serve accounts for a low election turnout, however what cannot be accounted for is the fact that the Tyler area that does have a newspaper, and other media outlets to help serve and […]
Troup Women’s Civic Organization civic end of year dinner
By Joshua LarsonETX Bell TROUP, Texas – The Troup Women’s Civic Organization (TWCO) held its end-of-year dinner in May, 20 / 2025, a diner-themed event where influential women of Troup gathered and event organizers dressed to fit the theme. During the event, the organization recognized Troup High School students Baylee Gibson and Emory Cover with […]
Whitehouse Named 25th Safest City in Texas by Safewise
Pictured are the Whitehouse Police Department who continue to provide services to help support a safe community in Whitehouse. WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The City of Whitehouse has reached its highest ranking yet on the 2025 Safewise Safest Cities in Texas report, moving up to No. 25 on the list. The recognition is noteworthy since there […]
Second Annual Panther Palooza
Gracie BroomfieldETX Bell Bullard, TX – May 3, 2025 — The spirit of community was alive and thriving at the second annual Panther Palooza, hosted by the Bullard Early Childhood and Bullard Primary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Held at Bullard High School, the event brought together families, local vendors, and businesses for a day full […]
Troup City Council Meeting: a new era for the City of Troup
The May 19th Troup City Council meeting marked a shift in local leadership as two newly elected council members were officially sworn in. Susan Adams in place 5 and Nolan Jeske in place 6. The meeting saw a notable increase in public attendance, with many community members showing up to support the incoming council members—a […]
Troup Municipal Library Photo Contest
By Gracie BroomfieldETX Bell The Troup Municipal Library has opened voting in its first-ever photo contest, inviting residents and non-residents alike to participate in voting and entering. Categories are: Child, Adult, and, Senior. Voting will remain open through Thursday, May 30, with winners announced the following day on Friday, May 31. The contest, which closed for entries […]
City Council of Bullard Meets
City Council of Bullard MeetsAt the May city council meeting on May 22, 2025, a large group of concerned citizens showed up to share concerns about the location of the new McDonald’s in Bullard. The only issue voted on was the concerns specific to the drive-through, which the vote moved through the Council. The Council […]
Beckham Knox Tourney and Scholarship
WHITEHOUSE – The inaugural Beckham Knox Hughes Softball Showcase and Camp, set for this June 28-29, at the Whitehouse Baseball/Softball complex. The event is in memory of Beckham and a scholarship will be awarded after an essay contest. Beckham tragically died after a hit-and-run car struck both him and his pregnant mother, Casi Hughes. Casi was life-flighted […]